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by: Wendy Ying, DVM Is your dog really thirsty all the time? Having accidents in the house? You might think its a training issue, but it may be time for a trip to vet to check for Diabetes. Diabetes in pets is similar to Diabetes in people, Dogs tend to have Type I where the pancreas are damaged and can’t…

Perusing our local Goodwill, we found this neat little book with recipes for cookies, The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook by Liz Palika. After flipping through the book, Chunk Chicken and Sweet Potato Treats looked SO easy and the ingredients were already in house so we decided to give it at try. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Here’s…

Goldendoodles get their names from their mixed heritage of Golden Retriever and Poodle parents. First bred in the early 1990’s as allergy-friendly seeing-eye dogs, Goldendoodles have now become just as popular as family companions and embody the best personality traits of both of their highly popular parent breeds. Physical Traits Size & Weight: Goldendoodles are a range of sizes including…

GlobalGiving has published its annual Top 10 List, and SUGAR’S GIFT™, serving Sarasota and Manatee Counties is featured as #6 on the list. This inaugural list highlights 15 of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners (10 winners and five honorable mentions) that have demonstrated a commitment to impact through learning and improvement. The winners on the list have earned the most points in…

The best way we’ve found to make tonight easy on our pets? We set ourselves up outside with some nice deck chairs, our pumpkin and treats and enjoy the neighborhood kids coming over for an hour or two. Dogs and cats are safe and sound INSIDE and we are outside enjoying the festivities.This makes life so much easier for our…

Across the country, the month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. One local Sarasota pet business marks this month with a commitment to finding a cure. Beverly Hills Dog – a popular dog grooming salon, will donate a portion of every groom fee during the month of October to the American Cancer Society in their quest for a cure. …

Scottish Terriers, or Scotties, are a highland breed of terrier originating in Scotland. They are known for their distinctive beards and eyebrows. Beloved by Scottish and English royalty for centuries, the Scottie only recently made their American debut in the 1890’s. They quickly became a favorite of American presidents as well. Scotties are the only breed who have lived in…

Sarasota County Sheriff Office of Animal Services is now making it possible to register your pet online. You’ll need to have your certificate from your veterinarian for rabies vaccination and your credit card. Then, visit this link Spayed or neutered pets are just 10.00 per year. Licensing your pet has lots of benefits ….if they are lost, they’ll be…